Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic Downtown Franklin
Historic Downtown Franklin
Photo by Zav Lif
Photo by Zav Lif
Photo by Davin McLaird
Photo by Davin McLaird
Photo by Davin McLaird
Photo by Davin McLaird

Popular places to visit

Lotz House Museum

Lotz House Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Lotz House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Lotz House Museum
Carter House

Carter House

You can browse the exhibits at Carter House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Carter House
Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry

A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.

Grand Ole Opry
Broadway

Broadway

When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Broadway
Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University

Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Vanderbilt University
Bridgestone Arena

Bridgestone Arena

Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Bridgestone Arena

Activities

Franklin's Civil War Tour

The Franklin Hop on Hop off Trolley

AU$60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Franklin Hop on Hop off Trolley
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

AU$38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway

Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway

AU$2,752
per traveller
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway
Private Half Day Wine and Dine Tour from Nashville

Private Wine Tour with Arrington Vineyards & Wines in the Fork

AU$765
per adult
Private Wine Tour with Arrington Vineyards & Wines in the Fork
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway

AU$26
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Franklin, TN

AU$145
per adult
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Franklin, TN
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Franklin Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$178
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,822 reviews)
"Close to broadway, great price, great staff and a very reasonably priced well stocked market on site."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row

3.5 out of 5
1407 Division Street, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$222 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$222
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,958 reviews)
"A nice hotel with friendly staff, great breakfast, location. Good for cheap ride to Broadway bars and music. Very clean room and comfortable bed. Front desk very helpful with how to get to places, showing us on maps where to go fir barbecue or other placrs we were looking for. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown

3 out of 5
1612 Church Street, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$227 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$227
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,242 reviews)
"Clean, near music row, the gulch and broadway if you want to walk. It was perfect !"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$330 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$330
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,915 reviews)
"Great hotel. BEST rooftop pool and bar! Walking distance to everything. Soooo much fun!!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Knights Inn Nashville

Knights Inn Nashville

1.5 out of 5
99 Spring St, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$118 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$118
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (618 reviews)
"Love how close it is to Nissan stadium and broadway well worth the price"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is AU$351 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$351
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,450 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and nice. The hotel was very clean. My only issue was in one description of the hotel it said they had a free airport shuttle,but they did not. That was one of the reasons i booked this hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin

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Green Hills

3/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mall at Green Hills or The Bluebird Cafe while you're exploring the area.

Green Hills
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Hillsboro Village

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.

Hillsboro Village
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South Nashville

2/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at Tennessee State Fairgrounds or Geodis Park.

South Nashville
Adventure Science Center which includes interior views and colourful reefs

Eighth Avenue

Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.

Eighth Avenue
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Midtown

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.

Midtown
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West End

4/5(9 area reviews)

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to West End. A stop by The Parthenon or Elliston Place might round out your trip.

West End

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